Information Security Manager
Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group•Merriam, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Information Security Manager serves as SOTG's senior security leader, responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and operational execution of the enterprise information security program. Reporting directly to the VP of Information Technology, this role is accountable for protecting SOTG's global information assets, managing regulatory and compliance risk, and embedding security into the company's AI adoption, ERP transformation, and business continuity programs. The ideal candidate is a proven security leader who can operate at both the strategic and tactical level in an international, operationally complex environment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive information security experience with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
- Working knowledge of CIS18.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a multi-year security strategy in a complex, international organization.
- Deep expertise across security domains: governance, risk and compliance, incident response, identity management, cloud security, and security architecture.
- Experience providing security leadership within a major ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Exposure to AI/ML security considerations and data governance in an enterprise context.
- Proven ability to communicate complex risks to C-level and Board-level audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing international operations or multi-jurisdictional compliance environments strongly preferred.
- Experience in commodity trading, manufacturing, agriculture, or complex supply chain industries is a significant advantage.
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- Cloud security certification (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent)
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the enterprise information security strategy, roadmap, and governance framework aligned to SOTG's business objectives and international operating environment.
- Serve as the primary security advisor to the VP of IT and senior leadership on cyber risk, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SOTG's security program across all domains: network, endpoint, cloud, identity, application, and data.
- Provide security leadership and integration oversight for the ERP transformation program, ensuring secure design, data governance, and access control.
- Define and mature the security posture for SOTG's AI adoption initiatives, establishing governance and risk frameworks for AI tools and data handling.
- Lead all incident response and crisis management activities, including coordination with executive leadership, legal, and external authorities as needed.
- Oversee Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning from a security and resilience perspective, including testing and tabletop exercises.
- Build and mentor the information security team; drive a culture of security awareness across the organization.
- Establish and manage the security metrics program, delivering executive-level reporting on risk posture, program maturity, and incidents.
- Manage vendor and third-party risk programs including supply chain security, MSSP governance, and contract security requirements.
- Lead regulatory and compliance activities across applicable frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and commodity trading-related regulations).
- Own the security budget, forecast spending, and evaluate technology investments with a risk-based lens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
